In English this past week, we started to read Romeo and Juliet. We have only read Scene 1, Act 1. I am slightly confused because the language is VERY different then what we use now in modern language. Basically, the 2 families get into a fight in a public area. The Prince, upset with these multiple fights that occur in public, tells the 2 families that if another fight occurs, they will be sentenced to death.
My initial response to this piece was confused. It seemed strange that because of some public fights these families would be put to death. In modern times public fights are broken apart, and sometimes lead to time in jail or a court hearing. The Prince seems like a very outspoken, power driven person who will not stand any shenanigans.
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